Question 1

How long does it take to become a Quality Control Inspector?

Accepted Answer

It takes 4 years of professional experience to become a quality control inspector. That is the time it takes to learn specific quality control inspector skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Quality Control Inspector?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a quality control inspector is $27,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a quality control inspector in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for quality control inspectors is $35,727, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a quality control inspector can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a quality control inspector make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a quality control inspector. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a quality control inspector is $35,727. Even quality control inspectors in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $47,000 per year.

Question 4

What percentage of Quality Control Inspectors are female?

Accepted Answer

42.8% of quality control inspectors are female in the United States. This is 0.5 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female quality control inspectors has decreased by -2.3 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 196,415 female quality control inspectors in the U.S. and 262,499 male quality control inspectors in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 458,914 people with the specific job title of quality control inspector and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Frequently asked questions about quality control inspectors

Questions About Becoming a Quality Control Inspector

How long does it take to become a Quality Control Inspector?

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What is a good starting salary for a Quality Control Inspector?

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Can a quality control inspector make 100k?

Questions About Quality Control Inspector Demographics

What percentage of Quality Control Inspectors are female?